Broke my Nikon D50 - Page 2

stux99 · 15th June 2009, 05:06

Cheers Balzig, I can see your point. Budget.
What started out as a possible lens upgrade when I asked in store about repair for D50 has escalated rather dramtically

Lets see what happens

stux99 · 15th June 2009, 21:30

Went for the D90

Now just got to sell the D50 kit

Anyone got views on the Nikkor 18-200 VR?

JohnDotCom · 15th June 2009, 21:41

The D90 is an excellent Camera and a Choice you won't be unhappy with or regret.
Don't forget to register it on line and get the 2 Year Warranty.

I only have the 18mm - 105MM VR ED DX AF-S and the 75mm - 300mm VR ED DX AF-S so cannot comment on that one.
Seems a good full zoom range choice though.

balzig · 16th June 2009, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by stux99

Went for the D90

Now just got to sell the D50 kit

Anyone got views on the Nikkor 18-200 VR?

Have used one and it's an OK lens, but decidedly inferior to the 75 - 300 that John mentioned, and which I use as my everyday zoom.
(Again you should be able to pick one of these up second hand quite cheaply as enthusiasts are always updating.)

The 18 - 200 just doesn't have the resolution of the better lenses so enlarging beyond 8 x 10 is disappointing. What sort of shots do you take anyway?

Jeff

stux99 · 16th June 2009, 05:30

Thanks for all the replies guys. Well happy so far withthe D90.
I tried the 18-200 on the D90 in store and was impressed with the range, but guessed that quality would be compromised.
Balzig, I dont shoot anything in particular just the usual family stuff and occasional wildlife.
I have at present a Sigma 70-300 APO DG which I find useful esp the macro.
I looked at the Nikkor 70-300 VR but no macro, will keep looking. Have to save up again.

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stux99 Posted a thing or two MG3/TF Spark/ MGTF Steppy/ MG GS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wincanton,Somerset Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks for all the replies guys. Well happy so far withthe D90. I tried the 18-200 on the D90 in store and was impressed with the range, but guessed that quality would be compromised. Balzig, I dont shoot anything in particular just the usual family stuff and occasional wildlife. I have at present a Sigma 70-300 APO DG which I find useful esp the macro. I looked at the Nikkor 70-300 VR but no macro, will keep looking. Have to save up again. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]